Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 128

June 26-30, 2022 Coin Auction

National Bank Notes - Large

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 646		$20 National Bank Note. First NB, Adams, MA. Ch. 462. Fr. 493. PMG Very Fine 30. This is the only $20 Brown Back recorded on this institution that chartered in June 1864. A beautiful example with New England trim. Stamped signatures of Harvey Wellington as Cashier and James Renfrew, Jr. as President who served together from 1893 through 1900. Estimated Value $1,000 - UP View details and enlarged photos	Realized $953
Lot 647		$20 National Bank Note. National Mount Wollaston Bank, Quincy, MA. Ch. 517. Fr. 494. PMG Very Fine 20. This bank operated as the Mount Wollaston Bank prior to the National Bank era, and issued what we today call Obsolete notes. Once this bank chartered in September 1864 it would almost last the entire aforementioed era before being liquidated on the last day of 1934. This is the only known $20 Brown Back on the bank and is problem-free. PMG graded Very Fine 20. Estimated Value $750 - UP View details and enlarged photos	Realized $930
Lot 648		$20 National Bank Note. Pequonnock NB of Bridgeport, CT. Ch. 928. Fr. 494. The Pequonnock NB was chartered in March 1865 and issued just over $1.8 Million in banknotes before being liquidated in December of 1913. There are currently 14 notes recorded in Track and Price, with this the only $20 Brownback known. This Very Good example has the typical few pinholes and light edge roughness expected at this grade level. Estimated Value $500 - UP View details and enlarged photos	Realized $408
Lot 649		$20 National Bank Note. National New Haven Bank, New Haven, CT. Ch. 1243. Fr. 495. PMG Very Good 8. This is the first Brownback Twenty to surface on the largest issuer in New Haven that chartered in 1865. Edge splits are noted, along with some paper loss, likely from remaining folded for many years. Pen signatures of Robert Couch as Cashier and Wilber F. Day as President who served together from 1880 through 1901. Estimated Value $500 - UP View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 650		$20 National Bank Note. Hartford NB, Hartford, CT. Ch. 1338. Fr. 496. PCGS-C Fine 12. Chartering in 1865, this institution would be the largest issuer of banknotes in Hartford, having placed over $22 Million in circulation during the entire National Banking era. A pleasing and evenly circulated $20 Brown Back with stamped signatures of Frank Furlong as Cashier and James Bolter as President. Estimated Value $600 - UP View details and enlarged photos	Realized $576
Lot 651		$20 National Bank Note. First NB, Reading, MA. Ch. 4488. Fr. 498. PMG Very Fine 20. Chartered in December 1890, this bank immediately began issuing Brown Backs, with over 7500 sheets of Fives and 2900 sheets configured 10-10-10-20. Today this is the only $20 Brown Back known out of the 18 total large notes known. This note last appeared at the 2011 Memphis auction. Estimated Value $1,000 - UP View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,200
Lot 652		$20 National Bank Note. Orange NB, Orange, MA. Ch. 2255. Fr. 501. PMG Fine 12. The only National bank to serve Orange was chartered in May 1875 and lasted the entire National Banking era. We believe this is the only Brown Back known on the bank. The minor edge flaws are completely outside the frameline and affect nothing. Signatures of Charles A. Pike as Cashier and John W. Wheeler as President. Estimated Value $750 - UP View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 653		$20 National Bank Note. City NB, Holyoke, MA. Ch. 2430. Fr. 504. PMG Very Fine 25. Chartered in August 1879, this bank also would only issue Large size notes as it would be liquidated on the last day of 1927. While considered a common bank with almost 50 large reported, this is one of only two Brown Backs known, with the other a low grade Five that recently appeared. Signatures of A.F. Hitchcock as Cashier and C. Fayette Smith as President. A pleasing example. Estimated Value $1,000 - UP View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 654		$20 National Bank Note. National Shawmut Bank, Boston, MA. Ch. 5155. Fr. 504. PCGS-C Fine 12 Apparent. Chartered in November 1898, the bank only issued Large notes while remaining open past the end of the National Banking era. Pen signatures of Frank Herbert Barbour as Cashier and James Pierce Stearns as President, who served together from 1899 through 1906. PCGS Currency mentions an edge split at left as reason for the apparent designation. One of only four $20 Brown Backs. Estimated Value $500 - UP View details and enlarged photos	Realized $432
Lot 655		$5 National Bank Note. Chapin NB, Springfield, MA. Ch. 2435. Fr. 537. Chartered in September 1879, this institution would operate in Springfield for 50 years before being liquidated in October 1929. This is the first 1882 Date Back to appear in any auction in over three years. Very Fine, with two X's written on back. Estimated Value $400 - UP View details and enlarged photos	Realized $408
Lot 656		$5 National Bank Note. First NB of Suffield, CT. Ch. 497. Fr. 587. PCGS-C Very Fine 20 Apparent. This was the only bank to charter in this Hartford county locale, having done so in Jun 1864. The bank would last throughout the entire National Banking era, issuing just under $3.5 Million in banknotes. Likely this is the only Red Seal known on the bank, and this is its first appearance since 2006 where it sold for $7,475. PCGS Currency mentions a restoration at right edge, which is noticed once the note is candled. Estimated Value $5,000 - UP View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 657		$5 National Bank Note. First NB of Hartford, CT. Ch. 121. Fr. 587. PMG About Unc 55. Chartered in November of 1863, the First NB lasted throughout the entire National Banking era, issuing just over $17 million in notes during that time. This is by far the finest of the five known Red Seals on the bank as well as any large size notes currently known from this institution. A beautiful survivor that looks like it was just printed. Estimated Value $2,000 - UP View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 658		$5 National Bank Note. Meriden NB of Meriden, CT. Ch. 1382. Fr. 587. PMG Very Fine 25 Net. Meriden lies halfway between Hartford and New Haven. There are only three Red Seals currently known on this institution, with the other two notes serial number one notes. Rust is noted at each end of the note from old paperclips. This is otherwise a lovely and pleasing example with great stamped signatures of W. M. Quested as Cashier and George Clark as President. These two served together from 1905 until 1914. Estimated Value $600 - UP View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 659		$5 National Bank Note. American NB of Hartford, CT. Ch. 1165. Fr. 587. PMG Fine 12. It has been eleven years since a note from this bank has appeared at auction, and was actually this same note. Less than a dozen notes are recorded as this bank was liquidated in 1912. Great stamped vanity signatures of William Dixon as Cashier and Joseph King as President, as both served these positions from 1902 until liquidation in 1912. Estimated Value $600 - UP View details and enlarged photos	Realized $900
Lot 660		$5 National Bank Note. Central NB, Lynn, MA. Ch. 1201. Fr. 590. PMG Very Fine 20. Located in Essex county, the Central National Bank would become the third of eventually eight banks to charter in town. This is the only Date Back Five known out of 15 large notes reported. A lovely mid-grade example with a couple of minor spots noted. Estimated Value $500 - UP View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 661		$5 National Bank Note. Ware NB, Ware, MA. Ch. 628. Fr. 590. Ware is located in Hampshire county, northeast of Springfield. Chartered in December 1864, the bank would operate for just over 52 years before being liquidated in March 1917. A higher end Very Fine note, but having a close cut and small paper loss along the right edge. Estimated Value $400 - UP View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 662		$5 National Bank Note. Hadley Falls NB, Holyoke, MA. Ch. 1246. Fr. 590. Chartered in June 1865, this institution would only issue Large notes before being liquidated on December 30, 1916. This is a lovely Date Back Five with great embossing clearly evident. Some specks of rust at upper left and what is showing on census as an internal tear in the cashier's stamped signature are noted. We believe this to be due to the note being placed on a spindle. A very pleasing Very Fine / Extremely Fine note. Estimated Value $400 - UP View details and enlarged photos	Realized $312
Lot 663		$5 National Bank Note. Third NB, Springfield, MA. Ch. 308. Fr. 590. PMG Choice VF 35. This is the only $5 Date Back known on the bank, as is currently listed as a Plain Back at time of catalog production. Estimated Value $300 - UP View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 664		$5 National Bank Note. National Rockland Bank of Roxbury, Boston, MA. Ch. 615. Fr. 590. PCGS-C Very Good 10. One of the first towns founded in 1630 by the Massachusetts Bay Colony, Roxbury then became a city in 1846, and eventually annexed to Boston in 1868. This is the second title for the bank, as "at Boston" was added in November 1904. This is a problem-free evenly circulated Five. Estimated Value $300 - UP View details and enlarged photos	Realized $432
Lot 665		$5 National Bank Note. Crocker NB, Turners Falls, MA. Ch. 2058. Fr. 594. PMG Choice VF 35 EPQ. The village of Turners Falls was founded in 1868 by Alvah Crocker, who envisioned using the Connecticut River to create hydropower in order to lure industry. He would also be the first President of this bank that was chartered in October 1872. This is one of only two 1902 Date Backs currently known, both Fives, and the finer of the two. Estimated Value $500 - UP View details and enlarged photos	Realized $630
Lot 666		$5 National Bank Note. First NB of Suffield, CT. Ch. 497. Fr. 598. PMG Uncirculated 62. PMG notes minor restoration. A beautiful high-grade Plain Back Five from this Hartford county locale. Stamnped signature of Samuel N. Reid at left and a pen signature of C. L. Spencer, Jr. as President, with these two serving together from 1923 until 1935. Estimated Value $1,500 - UP View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 667		$5 National Bank Note. First NB, Rockville, CT. Ch. 186. Fr. 598. PMG Choice Uncirculated 63 EPQ. Only 20 large notes are recorded on this long serving bank that went out in 1903, just as small size notes were issued. Stamped signatures of Charles Squires as Cashier and George Talcott as President, who served together from 1914 until 1918. This is the first appearance of any note at auction since 2014. Estimated Value $1,000 - UP View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 668		$5 National Bank Note. Merchants NB, Salem, MA. Ch. 726. Fr. 598. PMG Very Fine 30 EPQ. This was the largest issuer of the seven banks that served Salem, issing just over $3.2 Million in notes. This is a problem-free mid grade example with stamped signatures of Carl F.A. Morse as Cashier and Henry M. Batchelder as President. Estimated Value $500 - UP View details and enlarged photos	Realized $600
Lot 669		$5 National Bank Note. Middletown NB, Middletown, CT. Ch. 1216. Fr. 598. PMG Choice About Unc 58. This was the largest issuer of the four banks that chartered in Middletown, issuing just under $10 Million in notes during the entire National Banking era. Looking as fresh as the day it was delivered to the bank, we notice just a corner fold keeping from the full uncirculated grade. Stamped signatures of George A. Craig as Cashier and Francis A. Beach as President, with both men serving from 1917 until 1929. Estimated Value $500 - UP View details and enlarged photos	Realized $576
Lot 670		$5 National Bank Note. State NB, Lynn, MA. Ch. 11169. Fr. 606. PMG Very Fine 20. Chartered in April 1918, the bank would only issue Plain Back Fives before liquidation on June 8, 1923. This is one of only five notes known, and the first to appear at auction in nine years. Signatures have faded. Estimated Value $1,000 - UP View details and enlarged photos	Realized $870
Lot 671		$5 National Bank Note. Third NB, Pittsfield, NB. Ch. 2525. Fr. 607. The third and last bank to operate as a National Bank in town, joining in May 1881. The bank would be closed on the last day of August 1929, so only large notes were issued. Less than a dozen notes are known today, with this Very Fine example having an edge split at right and paper soiling. It has been four years since a note appeared at auction. Estimated Value $400 - UP View details and enlarged photos	Realized $360
Lot 672		$10 National Bank Note. First NB of Stamford, CT. Ch. 4. Fr. 613. PCGS-C Very Fine 30. While this is the fourth chartered bank in the entire country, it isn't the first in the state, as Charter 2 is in New Haven. This is the finest of four recorded Red Seals, and is actually from the very last sheet of Red Seals issued. This is also the first appearance of a Red Seal since 2006, as those two notes in the same sale haven't been seen since. The signatures are faded away, but when will another be available? Estimated Value $4,000 - UP View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 673		$10 National Bank Note. Middletown NB, Middletown, CT. Ch. 1216. Fr. 613. PMG Very Fine 25. The third of four banks to charter in Middletown and the largest issuer with just under $10 Million in banknotes issued beginning in May 1865. A bold red seal and charter numbers highlight this mid-grade example. Stamped signatures of William Burrows as Cashier and E.K. Hubbard as President, who served together only from 1905 until 1909. PMG mentions minor repairs that are tought to spot with a naked eye. Estimated Value $1,000 - UP View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 674		$10 National Bank Note. Second NB, Springfield, MA. Ch. 181. Fr. 613. PMG Very Fine 20. Chartered in January 1864, the Second would only issue Large size notes before liquidation March 1906. This is the only $10 Red Seal known, with another $5 Red in the census out of a total of 20 notes. A nice mid-grade example with pen signatures of C.H. Churchill as Cashier and W.G. Morse, who served together from 1900 until the bank's liquidation. Estimated Value $750 - UP View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 675		$10 National Bank Note. Rollstone NB, Fitchburg, MA. Ch. 702. Fr. 613. This is another bank that issued notes prior to becoming a National Bank in 1865 as the Rollstone Bank. The seal and charter numbers appear to have had some sun exposure, likely as the note was mounted and likely framed at some point. Paper pulls and a tape repair to a tear are noted on back. Very Fine, with noted damage. Estimated Value $400 - UP View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 676		$10 National Bank Note. First NB of Amherst, MA. Ch. 393. Fr. 616. PMG Very Fine 25. Not only does our consignor have the only First Charter Five as in the previous lot, but this is the only 1902 Date Back known on the bank. Stamped signatures of H.T. Cowles as Cashier and L.D. Hills as President, both serving together from 1887 through 1916. Estimated Value $750 - UP View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 677		$10 National Bank Note. Monson NB, Monson, MA. Ch. 503. Fr. 616. PMG Very Fine 25. Chartered in August 1864, this was the only national bank to serve the people of Monson during the entire National Banking era. This new to the census entrant is also the first 1902 Date Back to appear. The stamped signatures of H.E. Kendall as Cashier and G. E. Fuller are a bit light. Estimated Value $500 - UP View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 678		$10 National Bank Note. Ansonia NB, Ansonia, CT. Ch. 1093. Fr. 616. PMG Very Fine 20. This was the only bank to charter in town, having done so in 1865, and would continue throughout the entire National Banking era. This is the only Date Back Ten known on the bank, with a single $20 also known out of the 20 large notes currently reported. Stamped signatures of Frederick Drew as Cashier and Charles F. Brooker as President, who served together from 1915 through 1918. No 1902 notes have been offered at auction since 2008. Estimated Value $500 - UP View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 679		$10 National Bank Note. Agricultural NB, Pittsfiled, MA. Ch. 1082. Fr. 616. Pittsfield is located in far western Massachusetts and would have three banks charter. The Agricultural was the first, doing so in April 1865, and while lasting the entire National era, only elected to issue Large size notes. This is one of only two 1902 Date Backs known on the bank. Very Fine, light staining. Estimated Value $300 - UP View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 680		$10 National Bank Note. Massasoit-Pocasset NB, Fall River, MA. Ch. 6821. Fr. 616. PMG Very Fine 20. Chartered in June 1903, this bank succeeded the liquidation of both the Massasoit NB, Ch. 612, and Pocassett NB, Ch. 679 that also happened in June 1903. This combined banking venture only issued 1902 Red Seals and Date Backs before also being liquidated in May 1928. Darkly stamped signatures of Erie W. Borden as Cashier and Charles M. Shove as President. Estimated Value $300 - UP View details and enlarged photos	Realized $300
Lot 681		$10 National Bank Note. Second NB of Barre, MA. Ch. 10165. Fr. 620. A short lived bank that issued only 1902 Date and Plain backs, having chartered in March 1912 and closed in October of 1929. This is the only Date Back known out of the twelve total notes currently recorded. Fine with signatures faded. Estimated Value $300 - UP View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 682		$10 National Bank Note. Waterbury NB, Waterbury, CT. Ch. 780. Fr. 624. PMG Very Fine 25. Chartered in February 1865 this institution would operate for the entirety of the National Banking era. This bank actually has more Date Backs in the census that Plain Backs, in fact, this is the first appearance of a Plain Back note since 2004. Pen signatures of A.L. Edmond as Cashier and F. W. Judson as President, both serving together from 1929 through 1935. Estimated Value $750 - UP View details and enlarged photos	Realized $780
Lot 683		$10 National Bank Note. First NB, Northampton, MA. Ch. 383. Fr. 624. Operating originally as the Holyoke Bank that both Proof and Issued notes can be located today, the bank then took the First National nomenclature once chartered in April 1864, and the bank would last throughout the National Banking era. This is a beautiful tri-folded Plain Back Ten. Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $500 - UP View details and enlarged photos	Realized $360
Lot 684		$10 National Bank Note. First NB, Adams, MA. Ch. 462. Fr. 624. Adams is located in the northwest corner of the state where the First NB chartered in 1864. This is one of a dozen and a half Large notes known. A Very Fine example where the signatures have been washed away. Estimated Value $400 - UP View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 685		$10 National Bank Note. First NB, Amherst, MA. Ch. 393. Fr. 624. PMG Very Fine 20. This was the only bank to charter in this Hampshire county town and served the town from 1864 through the entire National Banking era. Stamped signatures of E.W. Elwell as Cashier and E.M. Whitcomb as President, both serving from 1924 until 1935. Estimated Value $400 - UP View details and enlarged photos	Realized $480
Lot 686		$10 National Bank Note. Third NB, Springfield, MA. Ch. 308. Fr. 624. This $10 Plain Back is a beautiful XF/AU example. Stamped signatures of Harland Kaplinger as Cashier and Frederic Harris as President, as both men served together from 1918 through 1926. Estimated Value $300 - UP View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 687		$10 National Bank Note. Produce NB, South Deerfield, MA. Ch. 8150. Fr. 625. Chartering in March 1906, the Produce NB would issue all three types of 1902 series notes along with Type One and Two smalls, only in denominations of Tens and Twenties. Only a dozen large are known today, with this Very Fine Ten having a tear at lower right and some staining at the right edge. Estimated Value $400 - UP View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 688		$10 National Bank Note. First NB of Bridgeport, CT. Ch. 335. Fr. 626. PMG Choice Extremely Fine 45. Chartered in March 1864, this institution would undergo three additional name changes, with the nameplate on this note representing the third title that began January 29, 1921. Dark inks contrast beautifully with the well preserved white paper. Stamped signatures of R.A. Beers as Cashier and Edmund S. Wolfe as President, who served together from 1921 through 1934. Estimated Value $750 - UP View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 689		$20 National Bank Note. Third NB, Springfield, MA. Ch. 308. Fr. 639. The third of ten banks to charter in Springfield, yet one of only two to operate throughout the entire era, and also the largest issuer in town with over $11 Million in bank notes issued. The Very Good Red Seal has an edge split at upper right and some edge roughness. Signed likely by a father/son duo, with Frederick Harris as Cashier and Frederick H. Harris as President serving together from 1886 through 1910. Records show that Frederick would rise to President in 1916 and serve through 1926. Estimated Value $400 - UP View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 690		$20 National Bank Note. Milford NB, Milford, MA. Ch. 866. Fr. 642. Obsoletes and scrip note payable to Milford Bank can be found before the bank decided to charter in March 1865 as the Milford National Bank. This crispy Very Fine example has stamped signatures of Thomas E. Barns as Cashier and Augustus Wheeler as President, who served together from 1910 until 1919. Estimated Value $300 - UP View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 691		$20 National Bank Note. First NB of New Milford, CT. Ch. 1193. Fr. 642. The only bank to charter in town, having done so in 1865. This is currently only the second Date Back known on the bank, and the only $20. A nice surprise here is the solid serial of 1111, as the note itself is a problem-free Very Fine. Stamped signatures of Everett Sturges as Cashier and Seymour Green as President. These men served together from 1908 through 1914. Estimated Value $300 - UP View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 692		$20 National Bank Note. Home NB, Holyoke, MA. Ch. 3128. Fr. 642. Chartered in February 1884, the Home would issue Brown Backs and all three 1902 types before being liquidated in December 1916. This new entrant to the census bring the count up to one dozen reported, but this is first to appear at auction in five years. Very Fine, with some paper loss along the right side and edge splits at left. Estimated Value $300 - UP View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 693		$20 National Bank Note. Fall River NB, Fall River, MA. Ch. 590. Fr. 642. PMG Very Fine 30. This was the third of eventually eight banks that chartered in Fall River, but the only bank to survive the entire era. Bright paper on this Twenty Date Back with stamped signatures. Estimated Value $300 - UP View details and enlarged photos	Realized $480
Lot 694		$20 National Bank Note. First NB, Attleboro, MA. Ch. 2232. Fr. 649. PMG Choice Fine 15. While a common bank in Large size, this is only the second Date Back to appear as is a new entrant to the census. Frederick G. Mason and Clarence L. Watson served as Cashier and President from 1906 through 1925. PMG mentions stained on back of the holder. Estimated Value $300 - UP View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 695		A Pair of Connecticut 1902 $20 Plain Backs. Fr. 650. 1) First NB of Canaan. Ch. 1249. Signatures faded. VG/Fine, spindle hole at center plus ink and stamp on back; 2) Windham NB of Willimantic. Ch. 1614. Great stamped signatures. Very Fine, wallet stain on back affecting left side. (2 notes). Estimated Value $400 - UP View details and enlarged photos	Unsold

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